Football Game Recap: Verbum Dei Jesuit Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Sep 6, 2024, 5:30pm

Football Recap: Verbum Dei Jesuit Eagles vs. Century Centurions

Verbum Dei Jesuit was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 56-8 loss at the hands of the Century Centurions. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-8.

Noe Najera went supernova for Century, rushing for 76 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Najera has posted since back in August of 2023. Derek Carrillo was another key rusher, rushing for 28 yards and two touchdowns.

Verbum Dei Jesuit's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Century, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-0.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Verbum Dei Jesuit will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Mary Star of the Sea at 7:00 p.m. on September 20th. As for Century, they will head out to take on Azusa at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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